Payton Coates

Payton Coates is an accomplished professional in event management and design, currently serving as Events Design Manager at Chief Executives Organization since May 2019, following previous roles as Events Manager, Event Coordinator, and Education & Events Intern within the same organization. Prior experience includes a managerial position at The Skinny Dip Nantucket, where responsibilities encompassed team management, project coordination for trunk shows, and vendor relationship building. At Island Outfitters, Payton held the position of Store and Social Media Manager, coordinating photoshoots and overseeing employee training. Earlier experience includes an internship with The Eve Appeal focused on researching venues in the U.K. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Design and Visual Communications from Elon University, earned in 2018, along with a high school diploma from Mariemont High School in 2014.